The Role:
Park Liaison Officers provide a reassuring uniformed patrol presence in the parks and open spaces of Southwark, addressing concerns of crime, anti-social behaviour and environmental crime through targeted operations and patrols in areas of most need. They are a valued and flexible resource that supports organisational efforts in helping our communities, especially in response to an emergency or major incident.
A comprehensive training package includes:
- Core Skills Award
- Personal Safety in the Workplace
- Community Safety Accredited Scheme (CSAS)
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Anti-Social Behaviour, Enforcement & FPN
- Comprehensive cycle training
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You:
Previous experience in this area is not essential; however, previous experience of working in a front line customer-facing role or similar challenging environment will be of benefit.
Additional Information:
Permanent contract
Park Liaison Officers (PLOs) work an alternating shift pattern that covers evenings and weekends, for which a shift allowance is payable.
PLOs work annualised hours; longer shifts in the summer and shorter shifts in the winter.
Full uniform and bicycle provided.
The successful candidate will require clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS. There is a contractual requirement to successfully achieve and maintain Police Vetting.
You must be a UK resident for at least 3 years, a requirement of police vetting.
Women are encouraged to apply as they are under-represented in this role.
Additional salary details
12.5% alternating shift allowance
Opportunity to work regular OT
Recruitment timetable
Close date: 17/11/2023
Interviews 08/12/2023
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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